Poison Ruin

Poison Ruin formed in Philadelphia in 2020. It began as a solo recording project but evolved into a full band by the end of the year. Their music combines classic anarcho/crust punk with a variety of influences, including oi!, American post-punk, NWOBHM, and dungeon synth. The band makes heavy use of dark medieval imagery and lyrical themes combined with anarcho iconography. A compilation of their 2020 demos was released as an LP in 2021, followed by the “Not Today, Not Tomorrow” 7” in 2022.

Poison Ruin—a dark and propulsive sound that captivates and draws you in while maintaining an endearing sense of isolation from the listener. There’s a gritty edge over modest layers of gloomy melody and hard punk energy, reminiscent of The Outsiders’ “One to Infinity” in the vein of The Wipers, Modern Warfare, and A Touch of Hysteria. This is anarchic, perfect for pogoing and moshing, yet catchy enough to sing along with your friends when your phone battery is dead. Flashes of electronic and synth textures color the darkened and damp corners of Poison Ruin’s soundscape and help keep brief glimpses of an open horizon on the horizon for all of us to strive toward.